2010 ED] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES [CAP 167
PART 1
EXISTING OFFICERS AND OFFICES
1.
In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires-
Interpretation
“Constitution Act” means the Constitution of the Republic
of Seychelles (Preparation and Promulgation) Act, 1992;
Act 2 of 1992
“Director of Elections” means the person holding office as
Chairman of the Constitutional Commission immediately
before the date of coming into force of this Constitution;
“existing Constitution” means the Constitution contained in
the Schedule to the Constitution of the Republic of
Seychelles Decree, 1979;
Decree 14 of
1979
“existing law” means a law having effect as part of the laws
of Seychelles immediately before the date of coming into
force of this Constitution;
“first Assembly election” means the first general election to
elect members of the National Assembly under this
Constitution;
“first Presidential election” means the election of the
first President of Seychelles under this Constitution;
“the Regulations” means regulations made under
paragraph 9 (2)
2.(1) Except where it is otherwise inconsistent with this
Constitution and subject to subparagraph (2), an existing law shall
continue in force on and after the date of coming into force of this
Constitution.
(2) The Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1981 shall unless
sooner repealed, cease to have effect twelve months after the date
of coming into force of this Constitution.
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3/14/1996
5 of 1981
Act
Act 4 of 1982